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5 Simple Coffee Drinks for the Summer

Occam’s Razor dictates that among competing hypotheses, the one with the least number of assumptions should be selected. Like Occam, we value simplicity. We think the summer drinks that have the least number of ingredients, take the least amount of time, and involve the least hassle will be the one you choose to enjoy immediately after reading this. As such - here are five dead simple coffee recipes for summer caffeinating:

Cold Brew Lemonade

Affogato

Espresso & Tonic

Cold Brew & Cola or Root Beer

Tropicália

Cold Brew Lemonade

When you think about it - is it that different than an Arnold Palmer? (May that beautiful man rest in peace) Pro tip: Like an Arnie, you can spike this with vodka.

Affogato

Ice cream and coffee; what more could you really ask for? This traditional hot-weather drink is a match made in heaven and our summers are full of them. Pro tip: Adding Bailey's to this will award you with shouts of joy and amazement - even if they are just your shouts.

What you’ll need:

One scoop of ice cream

30 g of espresso

(The author and resident barista, Victoria, enjoying affogatos on the roof with Paul)

Espresso & Tonic

In Portland (the real coffee capital of the US), this drink is certainly on the rise. Some of the most popular roasters and baristas are adding it to their summer menus. It is a simple and punchy drink - balanced espresso paired with a bittersweet tonic water.

What you’ll need:

30 g (1.5 oz espresso)

6-8 oz Tonic water

Ice

Cold Brew & Cola or Root Beer

Another simple one you probably never thought to try. The sweet and refreshing cola pairs perfectly with the balanced cold brew: muting any overly sweet flavors and toning down intense or bitter notes that the coffee would bring to the table. Pro tip: Whiskey doesn't hurt this one bit.

Victoria Gormley

Victoria is a transplant from Sacramento where she worked as a barista. In her free time she enjoys film photography, ceramics, and hanging out with dogs. Victoria works in the Clive showroom perfecting the experience of buying and understanding coffee equipment. When you call Clive Coffee, you'll frequently be greeted by Victoria, and she'll make sure you are pointed in the right direction with all of your home barista needs.